Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E011000 | AIRTEX PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 7291 | 01/25/2005 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/01/2006 | 02/01/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket airtex electric fuel pumps installed for use as replacement equipment for certain 1997-2004 jeep wrangler; 1997-2001 jeep cherokee; 1997-2004 jeep grand cherokee; and 2000-2003 dodge dakota vehicles. the plastic electrical grommet connectors at the top of the fuel pump module are not compatible with automotive fuels and may degrade causing a potential leak path for fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Airtex will notify its customers and will replace the affected fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on january 25, 2006. owners may contact airtex customer service department at 1-800-880-3056. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket airtex electric fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, wrangler, or dodge dakota vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 140897 | 11/21/1997 | 6088884 | Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/02/2011 | 77000 | ||
| Liquid fuel blows out of fuel filler pipe while refuelling/cannot properly refuel vehicle. concern happens every time while refuelling and at any refuelling station. i cannot refuel this vehicle without getting fuel sprayed on me or my clothing; very dangerous. | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 135000 | ||
| My jeep spews out gasoline every time i fill up at the pump. the gas comes from the top of the gas tank, and is a very dangerous hazard. i am still not able to prevent it from happening after numerous tries. | |||
| 04/20/2010 | 119173 | ||
| My 1998 jeep wrangler overflows whenever i fill it up with gasoline. every time this happens i waste my money and is forced to wipe up the excess gas by the station | |||
| 08/01/2009 | |||
| Fill up my tank and the pump stops. i pull out the pump handle and fuel comes back out of the gas tank. i have to pay special attention to how far i drive in miles and when i fill up look at the number of gallons going in the tank. should not have to do this. | |||
| 03/29/2003 | 10 | 07/15/1999 | |
| I have had numerous problems with my jeep wrangler 1998. this is a partial list i sent to chrysler: i bought my jeep with just 3600 miles on it from a dealer in 1999. from day one i started experiencing problems. many of them i returned to the service department. some they were able to fix, others, after many return trips, they were 'unable to duplicate the problem'. 1. gauges would stop working while driving - i brought the vehicle in 5 times before they were able to duplicate and finally fix the problem. 2. this was also true of the blinkers that not always worked - or worked all at the same time. 3. my hazards still do not work every time. 4. the air conditioner goes out when driving,very uncomfortable when it is hot and raining. 5. the sound bar has never worked properly - first it would only come in some times - now never. 6. headers are cracked - bad. they have been welded several times. when i went to have them welded it was found they were welded before my purchase - at 3600 mil! they are still cracked, welding does not hold. i can not get anyone to replace them because even exhaust specialists say it is too cumbersome. the dealer charges way more than i have considering the number of repairs and the price of gas - at 12 mpg. 7. drivers seat belt locks tightly with any amount of pressure on the brakes - it has now gotten to the point it locks just while driving. 8. windows - the zippers broke almost immediately - i paid alot to have these replaced. the back window now has a cut in it and is very difficult to see through. 9. the top has never quite fit right; it has always leaked and been extremely noisy - more so than anyone else's that i know. it has also come apart at the seams. the dealership has not been of any help. they wanted to charge outrageous amounts just for diagnostics, even when i had the best warranty. i've also had problems with the door molding coming out immediately, grinding in the steering wheel, grinding while trying to put it in reverse and more. *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 11/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with varous parts: 1. cracked intake manifold; 2. muffler failed/ replaced;, 3. water leaking through front windshield moulding; 4. instrument lights would intermittently go out, and 5. fuel gauge/sender would not register properly. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/25/2005 | 1 | 02/11/2005 | |
| While traveling at 60 mph driver felt the engine running real rough and making noise. driver pulled over, and noticed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. vehicle was towed to dealer for repairs.*ak the fuel pump had only been on the vehicle for 3 week when it failed. the consumer believes napa is manufacturing faulty fuel pumps. *nm | |||
| 06/11/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| In tank electric fuel pump gasket failure. i filled the fuel tank on a 1998 jeep wrangler on a sunday night, the vehicle sat in my driveway over night and into the following afternoon. upon returning home from work i noticed a very strong odor of gasoline, upon further investigation i found the fuel running at a steay stream onto my driveway from the jeep i had filled up the previous evening. i attempted to locate the source of the leak and stop it, however i was unable to locate the source of the leak. i removed the fuel tank from the vehicle and found the fuel to be leaking around the retaining ring for the fuel pump that is installed in the fuel tank. i checked the screw on retaining ring for tightness and found it to be secure and snug on the tank. the ring is a screw on type collar made of hardened plastic, which holds the fuel pump in the tank, the fuel pump sits on a flat rubber gasket which sits on the lip of the plastic gas tank. upon removing the retaining ring and lifting the fuel pump out of the tank i noticed the gasket was crimped and torn on the top flat portion of the gasket. i contacted the owner to discuss possible causes for the gasket tear, the owner claimed to have had the vehicle in for a faulty fuel level indicator a couple months earlier. which was inline with what i had assumed seeing as the fuel tank had grease pencil writing on top of the tank indicating a technicians initials, date and mileage. this probably explains the torn gasket, however upon obtaining a new gasket and attempting to reinstall the new gasket in the tank with the fuel pump i noticed the reason the gasket probably tore, the retaining ring has a tendency to grab the gasket and turn it as the ring seats itself. i was very careful and cautious while installing this ring and gasket considering i did not have another gasket and i did not want to tear this replacement part. i need more room to finish. please email me at vpbaraz@mail.com thanks. im out of room. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/21/2004 | 44000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 |
| Cracked fuel line. fuel leak resulted in potential for a vehicle fire/explosion and enviormental damage.*ak | |||
| After the vehicle was parked in the garage for several hours the vehicle caught on fire within the engine compartment due to faulty fuel lines. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 25000 | 48 | 11/23/1998 |
| Many problems with this vehicle. water pump leaked - fixed under warranty, gas tank seal leaked - fixed under warranty, seats ripped - fixed under warranty, suction cup marks on window - fixed under warranty, front stabilizer shock leaked - fixed under warranty, rear window seal leaked - repaired under warranty two times and still leaks, instrument panel fails - out of warranty not repaired, radiator failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, stabilizer arm failed both sides twice - fixed under warranty once and the out of warranty fixed at my cost, exhaust manifold failed - out of warranty - fixed at my cost, clutch fork failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, leak under the dash board passenger side - fixed under warranty. of all the problems above... loss of instrument panel needs to be fixed by the manufacturer regardless of in or out of warranty. loss of gauges is a driving distraction and can result in an accident. jeep needs to address this manufacturing defect as long as this vehicle is on the road. *jb | |||
| 07/22/2003 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Consumer stated the fuel tank had a cracked which caused fluid to leak out. the dealer was notified. *ak the fuel tank had leaked since the owner purchased the vehicle at 39k miles. the fuel tank overflowed when filled in hot weather. both the fuel tank nut replacement tank were difficult to obtain due to shortage. the tachometer and speedometer had become inoperative. the service dealer found a poor connection behind the cluster. the throttle sensor did not have a good seal in which moisture had gotten into it. the fuel tank corroded badly and the new tank nut was useless. the consumer replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, and the gas tank. the consumer requested reimbursement. *scc also the water pump serpentine belt, and battery were replaced. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Fuel leaked from top of tank when full or near full. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with varous parts: 1. cracked intake manifold; 2. muffler failed/ replaced;, 3. water leaking through front windshield moulding; 4. instrument lights would intermittently go out, and 5. fuel gauge/sender would not register properly. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 2 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Whenever the fuel tank is filled it leaks down off the top of the tank onto the skid plate. with the muffler next to the gas tank this poses a serious fire hazard. the gauges work intermittently, includes: tach, speedometer, temp, oil pressure, fuel, and amp meter. when they stop working the airbag light comes on. also the cruise control willn't work. the odometer lights up but no mileage is registered. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 12/08/2003 | 1 | 11/23/2003 | |
| In november of 2003 my husband bought me a 1998 jeep wrangler and about 2 weeks after driving it i discovered that the gas gauge only works when it wants to. so i started doing a little research on line and found out that 98 wranglers had been recalled in the uk for bad gas gauges but not in the us . i was wondering why that is. and apparently there are many electrical problems with the 98s. a bad sending unit might not be a problem to other people but i work construction and spent many nights driving to work in snow storms. when they call you in to shovel snow at 2 am theres not many gas stations open. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 30000 | 3 | 10/01/2000 |
| 1998 jeep wrangler 4.0l, exhaust manifold crack at 30,000 miles. jeep/chrysler refused to fix, stating only catalytic converter covered under warranty. crack occurred in a weld joining the two pipe, almost 3/4 of the way around the pipe, causing cosiderable noise, and loss of power. guages fail periodically, but come back on there own, after a few minutes. air conditioner drains onto floor inside vehicle on long drives and can even short out the radio. the steering column also sqeals like an old door when its cold outside.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 1 | 04/16/2001 | |
| Faulty fuel level indicator. i suspect a bad fuel sending unit. fuel gauge shows approximately 1/4 tank of gas left, however the car will actually be completely out of gas.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Fuel vapor connector failed. yh | |||
| 04/21/1998 | 1 | 07/02/1998 | |
| Fuel vapor connector. | |||